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581465

Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...

Item #581465

March 31, 1915

THE LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 3, 1915  This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "JOHNSON INSISTS ON BOXING SAM M'VEY" with subheads and related photos. Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear & tears, otherwise good. Must be handled with care.



wikipedia notes: Jess Willard (December 29, 1881 in the town of St. Clere, Pottawatomie C... See More  

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581464

Paul Heylandt.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #581464

March 23, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1931



* Rocket airplane engine

* Paul Heylandt



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "GERMAN DEVELOPS 14-LB. PLANE MOTOR", "Paul Heylandt's 200 H.P. 'Vestpocket' Engine Is Driven by Liquid Gas", "Rocket Principle Is Used" and more (see images). See photos for text. Other news of the day... See More  

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581435

Tightrope walking...

Item #581435

August 24, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 24, 1861  The front page features a half-page illustrations "The British Archaeological Association at Exeter: West Screen of Exeter Cathedral". Within the issue is "The Pneumatic Despatch"; "Cape Race, Newfoundland, The Termination of the American System of Telegraphs"; "The Female Blondin Crossing the Thames fro... See More  

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581429

Troops reviewed by President Lincoln...

Item #581429

August 03, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 3, 1861  The front page of the issue features a half-page illustration "The Archaeological Institute of Great Britain at Peterborough: Entrance to the Nave of the Cathedral". Within the issue is "Prize Dogs at the Leeds Show"; "Review of Federal Troops by President Lincoln and General Scott" which includes a full page ... See More  

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581428

Washington D.C. UFOs...

Item #581428

July 29, 1952

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 29, 1952



* Washington D.C. UFO Incident

* Flying Saucers (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Can't Find Saucers Despite Sightings Reported By Radar"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.



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581414

North Carolina newspaper...

Item #581414

February 20, 1872

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Feb. 20, 1872 



* Post Civil War Southern title



A very typical newspaper from this Southern coastal town with a good mix of news of the day and advertisements, many of which are illustrated. This issue includes: "The Member from Alligatorville" "Another University of the South" "Local Intelligence" and more. Fou... See More  

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581408

Terry Bradshaw drafted... Pittsburgh Steelers...

Item #581408

January 28, 1970

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 28, 1970  This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 28: "Bradshaw First, Owens 19th in Pro Grid Draft" with subhead: "No. 1 Pick Once a Reject" and photo of Bradshaw. Tells of the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was the first pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The final piece of the puzzle for a future ... See More  

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581401

Dallas Texans only NFL win...

Item #581401

November 28, 1952

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 28, 1952  This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "Dallas Texans Win Over Bears, 27-23" and "New Pro Entry Scores First Victory; Tripucka Paces Winners"



This tells of first and only win for the short lived NFL team Dallas Texans. They would end their only season with a record of 1-11. This w... See More  

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581399

Space monkeys Able and Miss Baker...

Item #581399

May 28, 1959

PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 28, 1959  This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Two Monkeys Return Alive From Missile Space Rides" with subhead.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, library stamp in masthead, otherwise in good condition.



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581397

Harwick coal mine explosion...

Item #581397

January 25, 1904

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, January 25, 1904



* Harwick coal mine explosion (1st report)

* Cheswick, Pennsylvania disaster




This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BURRIED ALIVE (sic)"and "Over 100 Men Perish in Mine Near Pittsburg As Result of Explosion"



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581391

The Battle of the Alma...

Item #581391

October 14, 1854

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, October 14, 1854 The front page begins the coverage on "The Battle of the Alma" with an "Official List of  Killed and Wounded" inside as well as numerous illustrations. The front page includes a large illustration of "The Late Marshal St. Arnaud, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Armies". Other news of the day and advertisemen... See More  

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581373

From the Revolutionary War era...

Item #581373
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1780  One report notes: "The assembly of Pennsylvania have fallen upon a new mode of distressing the friends of this country resident among them by obliging persons to take the oaths of allegiance or affirmation of fidelity to the state, & to take a certificate of the same, which certificate they are to produce or be liable to such f... See More  

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581362

Cincinnati Bengals very 1st football game....

Item #581362

September 07, 1968

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 7, 1968



* Cincinnati Bengals very 1st game

* American Football League (AFL)




This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Chargers Clobber Bengals" which tells of the very 1st game Cincinnati played in professional football (AFL).



Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More  

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581355

Ford brothers found guilty, then pardoned for Jesse James' murder...

Item #581355

April 19, 1882

BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1882 



* re. James James murder

* Ford Brothers pardoned




Page 4 has a report headed: "The Ford Brothers" datelined from St. Joseph, Mo., noting: "The grand jury to-day found an indictment for murder in the first degree against the Ford brothers, who killed Jesse James...brought into court and pleaded guilty and we... See More  

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581345

SS Florizel Red Cross liner sinking....

Item #581345

February 25, 1918

THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 25, 1918



* SS Florizel Red Cross liner sinking



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST OF THE FLORIZEL WRECK IS NOW PLACED AT 102" with subheads. This tells of the wreck and sinking of the SS Florizel, Red Cross liner, in Newfoundland, Canada.



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581344

North Texas tornadoes disaster...

Item #581344

April 10, 1919

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 10, 1919



* Bonham, Trenton, Mission & more - TX Texas

* Tornadoes disaster




This 18 page newspaper has a very nice seven column headline on the front page: "82 LIVES TAKEN BY STORM" with subheads that include: "Texas Is Swept, Also Arkansas And Oklahoma" and more. This tells of the deadly tornadoes that struck many Nor... See More  

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581338

Fergus Falls, MN tornado... in 1919...

Item #581338

June 23, 1919

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, June 23, 1919



* Fergus Falls MN Minnesota tornado disaster

* 1st report




This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "Toll of 200 Lives Taken by Tornado", with subheads that include: "Blocks Are Razed In Business Part Of Fergus Falls" and more. See photos for text.



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581337

Buffalo Bills first win ever....

Item #581337

September 24, 1960

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 24, 1960



* Buffalo Bills very 1st win

* National Football League NFL




This 22 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 15: "Buffalo Turns On Patriots, 13-0" which tells of the very first win for the newly acquired Buffalo Bill football team. Unfortunate for such a small report but it is what it is.



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581330

Early 19th century from Williamsport, PA...

Item #581330

January 18, 1832

THE LYCOMING CHRONICLE, AND WEST BRANCH COURIER, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1832



* Rare title from Williamsport, Pennsylvania



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many advertisements. This issue is damaged with various margin and fold tears. Might be able to repair it somewhat though.

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581325

Millheim, Pennsylvania.....

Item #581325

November 09, 1905

THE MILLHEIM JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1905



This 4 page newspaper, measuring 20 by 26 inches, has news of the day with advertisements. Light browning with various margin & fold tears, otherwise good.

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581318

Baltimore Colts (Indianapolis) 1st game.....

Item #581318

September 08, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1947



* Baltimore (Indianapolis) Colts 1st game

* National Football League NFL




This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 29 that reads: "Wrong-Way Run by Buffington Helps Baltimore Down Football Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Colts Turn Back Brooklyn By 16-7" an d more with Stats & lineups (see images).



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581308

Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...

Item #581308

July 08, 1956

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956



* Althea Gibson - tennis star

* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic)
 



This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).



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581285

The Chicago fire...

Item #581285

October 16, 1871

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1871 The front page first column has some nice heads on the Great Chicago Fire, including: "THE CITY OF CHICAGO" "A Quiet & Peaceful Sabbath Yesterday" "How the Citizens Observed the Day" "Rapid Growth of the Temporary Dwellings & Stores" "Interesting Resume of the Effects of the Great Fire" "Scenes &I ... See More  

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581277

Earthquake in Chile and Peru... a possible tsunami...

Item #581277

September 28, 1868

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, September 28, 1868  The front page reports "The Great Earthquake in South America - Later and Fuller Particulars". Reports are from different areas along the coastline. Under the caption "Disastrous Wave at Talcuhuana", the description would appear to be the reporting of a tsunami. "At 10 o'clock at night a phenomeno... See More  

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581275

Odd Fellows... 60th Anniversary...

Item #581275

April 26, 1879

THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAM, Portland, Oregon, April 26, 1879  Page three reports "Sixtieth Anniversary - The Odd Fellows Unite in Commemorating the Natal Day of Their Order - Interesting Proceedings. The Line of March, Procession and Exercises - Reception and Ceremonials. Oration by Hon. J. N. Dolph, P.G.M. - Sociable and Ball Close the Celebration". This report is over two columns ... See More  

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581274

Remembering the discovery of gold...

Item #581274

March 06, 1880

THE OAKLAND DAILY TIMES, Oakland, California, March 6, 1880  The front page carries a report "The Discovery of Gold - An Interesting Account From One Who Was in California at the Time". "Albert N. Hatch, of Edgemont, Pa., writes the following to The Philadelphia Press: 'In looking over my note-book the other day, I came across something relating to the discover of gold in C... See More  

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581271

The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

Item #581271

December 15, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950



* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)

* Leader in India




This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More  

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581253

Victoria Woodhull death... Charles Lindbergh's welcome home...

Item #581253

June 11, 1927

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 1927

 

* Victoria Woodhull death (1st report)

* Woman's suffrage leader



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VICTORIA MARTIN, NOTED SUFFRAGIST, DIES IN ENGLAND", "Active in Reform and Social Work--Helped Buy Washington Ancestral Home--Well Known as Author"



Nice to... See More  

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581249

Joe Louis... Heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #581249

February 01, 1941

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 1, 1941



* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber

* Clarence (Red) Burman

* Heavyweight boxing title fight




This 10 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on page 3: "LOUIS K. O.'S BURMAN IN FIFTH" with subheads.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Little margin wear, mostly along ... See More  

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581245

Jack Dempsey boxing title defense...

Item #581245

September 07, 1920

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1920



* Boxer Jack Dempsey

* Heavyweight boxing champion

* 1st on radio




This 20 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 16: "DEMPSEY Kayos Miske" with subhead: "Dempsey Kayos In 3D Round". This tells of Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight boxing crown by knocking out Billy Miske.



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581243

Benito Mussolini condemned...

Item #581243

October 10, 1935

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 10, 1935



* Benito Mussolini & Italy condemned

* League of Nations - Geneva




This 22 page newspaper has a  seven column headline on the front page: "IL DUCE: BLOCKADE MEANS WAR" with subheads (see images). This tells of the League of Nations in Geneva condemning Italy for it's invasion on Abyssinia.



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581242

The White League... report to Congress...

Item #581242

January 23, 1875

LOS ANGELES WEEKLY STAR, Los Angeles, California, January 23, 1875  The front page of this issue features "The White League Vindicated" in which it reports "The committee were unable to find any evidence that Republican colored voters were intimidated during the last campaign in Louisiana, or that their civil or political rights were in any way interfered with: that so far as t... See More  

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581240

Mr. Pitt... Ornate masthead...

Item #581240

April 14, 1766

THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, Glocester, April 14, 1766  The second page of this issue has a report "Mr. Pit [the elder], having taken a house at Bath for seven years, proposes to spend the remainder of his time either at Bath or at his seat in the west; so that the report of his being created a Peer, and that of his coming into the Ministry, seems without foundation."  There are nume... See More  

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581238

Pier fire in Hoboken, New Jersey...

Item #581238

July 02, 1900

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, July 2, 1900



* The Great Hoboken NJ Pier docks fire

* New York Harbor, New Jersey




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOSS OF LIFE GREAT", "Fearful Havoc Caused by Big Fire at Hoboken Docks", "Estimate Places Damage to Property at Ten Millions of Dollars" and more (see im
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581233

Battle of the Marne...

Item #581233

September 11, 1914

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 11, 1914 

 

* Battle of the Marne 



This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ALLIES LEFT GAINS 37 MILES" "BELGIAN ARMY DRIVES GERMANS BACK" and more (see photos).



Other news of the day with much on World War I. Complete with 20 pages, 18 by 22.5 inches, w

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581221

Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...

Item #581221

May 09, 1968

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968



* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game

* Oakland Athletics A's

* MLB baseball



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"



This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.



Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More  

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581220

American Indian war...

Item #581220

June 18, 1873

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1873



* American Indian Wars

* Kiowa Indians




This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Indian Affairs" See photos for text.



Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Nice condition.

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581218

Greenville AL Negroes lynchings....

Item #581218

April 22, 1895

THE WORLD, New York City, April 22, 1895  This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Five Negroes Lynched" and "Three Men and Two Women Killed a Nephew of the Late Gov. Watts, of Alabama, and Burned His Body".



Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

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581216

Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...

Item #581216

April 18, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 18, 1961



* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar

* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards




This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:  "Oscar Prizes No Surprise" with caption: "Dramatic Acceptance" which tells of the recent Academy Award presentation that featured Elizabet Taylor winning her very firs... See More  

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581212

1962 Alcatraz Prison escape attempt...

Item #581212

June 13, 1962

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, June 13, 1962



* Alcatraz Island Prison, San Francisco Bay

* Successful escape ?

* Clint Eastwood fame "Escape From Alcatraz"




This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Search Widens For Escapees From Alcatraz" with smaller subheads (see images).



This tells of the escape of Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clare... See More  

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581206

Benny Leonard... Jewish boxer...

Item #581206

June 27, 1922

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1922



* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer

* Jack Britton




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "BRITTON DEFEATS LEONARD ON FOUL", "Lightweight Champion Is Disqualified for Hitting While Opponent Is Down", "Bout Ends In Thirteenth", "26,000 On Hand For Match" and more (see images). This tells of... See More  

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581204

Valencia Bombed...

Item #581204

May 28, 1937

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 28, 1937

This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REBEL PLANES BOMB VALENCIA" and "200 Killed in Terrific Attack Before Dawn; British Ship Hit" with smaller subheads.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
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581200

Indoor Marathon race...

Item #581200

October 22, 1928

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 22, 1928.



* Indoor Marathon race

* Early Madison Square Garden

* El Ouafi




This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 18 that include: "JOLIE RAY LOSES THRILLING RACE AT NEW YORK", "Arab Too Strong for Chesty Runner in Madison Square Garden" and more (see photos).



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581179

1946 Earthquake & Tunami...

Item #581179

April 02, 1946

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 2, 1946.



* Alleutian Islands Earthquake

* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami




This 18 page newspaper has six column headline on the front page:
 
* Quake-Born Fury Sweeps Pacific: HAWAII ISLES RIPPED BY HUGE TIDAL WAVE
 
with subhead: "Toll May Go Into Hundreds; West Coast Hit"
 
Other news of the day.
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581178

Jack Benny Fined in 1933...

Item #581178

April 04, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, April 4, 1939 



* Jack Benny Fined for Gem smuggling



This 12 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the front page: "Jack Benny Is Fined $10,000" "Also Sentenced To Serve Year And Day In Prison, But Term Is Suspended"
 
Other news of the day including period advertising. Little spine wear, otherwise in good
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581177

German Bombers raid London...

Item #581177

October 10, 1940

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 10, 1940

 

* German Bombers attack London England



This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "High Alter Of St. Paul's Cathedral Wrecked By Bomb" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertising of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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581156

Pacific Railroad prediction comes true...

Item #581156

September 25, 1868

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, September 25, 1868  On the front page under "The Pacific Railroad" is a report in which "...L. Gaylord Clark claims the honor of being the first one who predicted the building of a railway across the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific... There would be no difficulty in the way of constructing a railroad from the Atlantic to the pacifi... See More  

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581153

Joe DiMaggio connects for his first major league home run...

Item #581153

May 11, 1936

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 11, 1936

 

* Joe DiMaggio hits 1st career home run

* New York Yankees - MLB

* The Yankee Clipper




This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Yankees Take Lead From Red Sox" with subheads that include: "DI MAGGIO AND DICKEY HIT HOMERS AS TEAM DEFEATS A'S, 7 TO 2" and more with box scores.
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581145

1943 Willow Run Ford Rouge Plant strike...

Item #581145

June 21, 1943

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 21, 1943 



* Willow Run 

* Ford Rouge plant strike 

* UAW 
officers



This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"STRIKE CRIPPLES WILLOW RUN" which tells about the plant strike with subhead and related photo. (see photos)



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete with 26 pages... See More  

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581143

Beatlemania in New York City...

Item #581143

August 29, 1964

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 29, 1964



* The Beatles in New York City

* Photo of teenage girls in hysteria




This 12-page newspaper has a two-column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Beatlemania" and brief text. See photos for details. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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